Parent & Child Swim Stage A (0-3)
Waukesha YMCAWater Discovery: introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water. Ages 6 months to 3 years.
JUNE 20 – AUGUST 23, 2026
Online Member Registration: Opens Mon, May 18
Online Program Participant Registration: Opens Mon, May 25
AUGUST 31 – OCTOBER 25
Online Member Registration: Opens Mon, Aug 3
Online Program Participant Registration:Â Opens Mon, Aug 10
Water Discovery: introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water. Ages 6 months to 3 years.
"Water Stamina: Children entering this level should be able to front and back float independently. Students learn to swim to safety from a longer distance. They are introduced to rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action. Ages 6-12 years."
"Water Movement: Children entering this level should be able to go underwater voluntarily. Students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while continuing to practice how to safely exit if they would fall into a body of water. Ages 3-5 years."
"Water Discover & Exploration: This combination class allows infants and toddlers to expolore the aquatic environment with their parent at their own pace. Instructor will teach through songs, play and skill activites. Instructor will show parents adaptations of each activity taught to make each one age appropriate for each participant. Ages 6 months to 3...
"Stroke Introduction: Children entering this level should be able to swim 15 yards on their front and back independently. Students develop stroke technique in front and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Treading is also introduced. Ages 6-12 years. "
"Water Movement: Children entering this level should be able to go underwater voluntarily. Students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while continuing to practice how to safely exit if they would fall into a body of water. Ages 6-12 years."